Mental Strength Initiative C.I.C

01/05/2020

Work continues behind closed doors.
The mental strength classroom is almost complete!

07/04/2020

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/gainforthmentalhealth

Ok folks, this is the last week of our fundraiser and we're almost there!
We still have a bit of money to raise and that's us finished!
We have one last big raffle to finish things off!
We have an amazing drink hamper that was donated
2x Bottles of Jäger
1x Bottle of Captain Morgans
6x Months Unlimited Gym Membership
3x Month Unlimited Gym Membership
1x Month Unlimited Gym Membership
1x Signed First Team Linfield Football
1x Firestick Fully loaded with Family Entertainement package
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/gainforthmentalhealth

Same rules apply,
£1 per raffle
You can donate online via
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/gainforthmentalhealth

Thanks again for all the support! One last push to finish it off! All draws will be done on Monday 13th April!
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03/04/2020

There's always a positive if you know where to look

26/03/2020

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Something to take your mind off this lockdown.
Our fundraising opportunity from the City Council & Crowdfunder is still live, they can't cancel it now as it is already live so they have given us an extra 2 weeks for us to hit our target!
We have had some amazing vouchers and gifts donated so over the next few weeks we will be doing online Raffles for the prizes!
First up we have this amazing wee Easter Basket that was donated!
I have a raffle book here, simply buy your £1 raffle, I'll send you your numbers then we will do a Facebook live video for the winner!

You can just use Crowdfunder which is a lot easier
Click on the link and simply pay the £1

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/gainforthmentalhealth

All money goes to our Mental Strength Initiative which will be massively needed when this all blows over!

22/03/2020

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue
Absolute bucket load of free courses and classes to work through.
Every cloud has a silver lining. Make the most of your time inside.

Anyone can learn for free on OpenLearn, but signing-up will give you access to your personal learning profile and record of achievements that you earn while you study.

13/03/2020

We had an excellent meeting today with local schools about developing our Mental Strength Coach program.
Can't wait to get this off the ground and implemented. Going to push for this to become a city wide approach to Mental Strength and resilience.
More info will be up soon!

09/03/2020

Ok guys,
It is almost time for our 4 week Fundraiser to go live on the 16th of March.
We have the following activities planned that require a sponsorship form to collect as much funds as possible!
Belfast City Council and Crowdfunder will match our donations up to £5,000 so that's our target!
Here is a list below of the Activities we have planned. If you would like to participate in any please comment below and I'll put your name forward.
We only have 4 weeks to complete this fundraising task so it is going to be a busy few weeks! After April 17th it's all over;

- Box Collection in Co-Op on Oldpark Road
- SUPER SATURDAY Class will return for 4 weeks for a full gym workout! 10-11am
- Dog Walk up to the top of the Cavehill
- Conquer the Mournes, we are going to hit the peak summit of Slieve Donard Mountain one of the highest peaks in NI
- Powerlifting Show + Pizza Party
- 11 A Side Football Match x2 matches
- Paintballing
- Price Raffle and Closing Party in the Upstairs - Function room of Kelly's Cellars in Town.
Remember all funds are going towards our Mental Strength Initiative -'TAKE BACK THE CITY' program aimed at providing courses, qualifications & classroom etc
Please share share share, I need all the help I can get this time to get this off the ground! You guys have never let me down.
Everyone says they are here to help those in need. Here's your chance!

04/03/2020

Measure twice, cut once.
I was always told to never rush a decision or let someone's actions dictate yours. React rationally, not emotionally.
I firmly believe everything happens for a reason.
I've had some terrible things happen over the past number of years. Bad at the time with no way out then all of a sudden another door will open with a better opportunity born out of the old one.
Life isn't easy, you need to develop the skills to be able to attack it head on.
What skills do you need to work on?

02/03/2020

A massive thank you to Jacqueline Dickinson and the Co-Op on the Old Park Road for allowing us to run a mini Fundraiser for the Mental Strength Initiative C.I.C
The funds will be going towards our total fundraising goal of £5,000!
If we hit this target then the Belfast City Council will match our donations to allow us more funding to get our classroom up and running and run more courses and help people in the local area who need help the most.
Thanks again to everyone who baked and everyone who came up and donated!

24/02/2020

Public Rally to say enough is enough.
Anyone who wants to join just message Compass Counselling

17/02/2020

Mental Health and Mental Strength
What's the difference?
Some people think, I dont suffer with mental health issues I don't need to worry about it.
That's only because you have good Mental Resilience at the moment!
I always say Mental health comes in waves, sometimes you can swim and manage them fine and sometimes it's just too much to cope with in one go.
Never take your mental health for granted.
Make sure you put in place a Mental Resilience plan to keep you in a strong frame of mind all year round.
Good Training / Exercise
Consuming Nutrient dense foods
And checking in with a counsellor to keep things on the right path mentally!
For any tips on how to get started call into the gym or PM the page for more info